The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is one of the prestigious private universities in the Philippines. It was established on August 15, 1967, and gradually expanded its educational activities to other fields and was granted University status by the Commission on Higher Education.
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The University offers some of the most outstanding academic programs in Asia. Additionally, all programs of study at UA&P are grounded in liberal education that prepares its students for their specific specialization by giving them a well-rounded education that cultivates genuine intellectual discipline, which is a prerequisite to acquiring any specialized knowledge. To know more about the various scholarship program that the University of Asia and Pacific offers, you can check this out by reading the following information provided below.
What is the University of Asia and the Pacific?
The University of Asia and the Pacific is an academic community that offers an educational program that aims to help deserving students who are financially struggling. Like other colleges and universities, the University of Asia and Pacific has its standard and qualifications that each applicant must meet to avail of the scholarship program. Qualified applicants are entitled to receive the financial privileges that can help them towards their educational finances provided that they will submit all the requirements on time and follow all the minimum requirements they are setting with. The followings are the list of the scholarship program that is being offered at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P).
The course of study of your choice may either be:
- a four-year degree program, which entitles you to earn an AB (Bachelor of Arts) or BS (Bachelor of Science) undergraduate degree at the end of the course
- a five-year master’s program through which you will earn an undergraduate degree and an MA (Master of Arts) or an MS (Master of Science) Degree at the end of the five years
- a six-year integrated program through which will earn your senior high school diploma, undergraduate degree and an MA (Master of Arts) or an MS (Master of Science) degree at the end of six years
- seven-year program through which you will earn an undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor degree at the end of seven years.
For AB/BS program students, the CAS curriculum is a preparation for immersion in their major or specialized course after their sophomore year. For MA/MS programs students, it is a preparation for their specific specializations at the graduate level 94th and 5th years).
At the end of three years, students in five-year programs will have completed the academic requirements for a Bachelor of Arts major in Humanities degree. If they meet all the academic requirements of the graduate program of their choice, they will graduate with two degrees (a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree) at the end of five years.
List of Scholarship Programs at the University of Asia and the Pacific
1. Merit Scholarships
To help students finance their undergraduate education, the University of Asia and the Pacific offers merit scholarships based on the results of their entrance exams.
The Merit Scholarships are highly competitive study grants that could cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Aside from that, top applicants of each batch may also be awarded a stipend, book allowance, and board and lodging allowance for provincial applicants. Meanwhile, applicants whose high school average is at least 90% and who are highly qualified in the UA&P Scholarship Qualifying Exam. The grant depends on the overall rank and the scholarship slots available.
The scholarship may continue up to the graduate level of the University’s five-year or six-year programs or the MA program of a corresponding AB or BS program. To keep the scholarship, the student must meet all of the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative GWA no lower than 1.75, evaluated at the end of each school year.
- Maintain a passing grade in each enrolled academic and non-academic subject.
- Maintain a continuous regular full load for each semester prescribed by the program of study.
- The student must hold a clean disciplinary record.
- The student must not avail of merit of scholarship in any source and lastly, the student must comply with all other requirements set in the Merit Scholarship Agreement.
2. Financial Aid Scholarships
The University of Asia and the Pacific also provides financial assistance to Filipino students who meet certain standards. To qualify the financial aid an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Financially needy
- Have a high school average of at least 85%
- Must have a favorable recommendation from the principal/school head of the school where the applicant completed high school
- Must have a positive interview evaluation
The grant covers up to 100% of the tuition fee. Additionally, it is renewable every year and is premised on continued financial need.
Solely dependent on the availability of funds, the financial assistance may continue up to the graduate level of the University’s five-year programs or the MA or MS program of a corresponding AB or BS program. Additional requirements must be complied with by the student to continue the financial scholarship. Failure to fulfill any of the requirements and conditions the student forfeits any financial assistance grant from the University.
3. Athletic Scholarships
UA&P is a scholarship program that recognizes the importance of sports in the holistic development of its students. It recognizes the contribution of the student-athletes to institution-building with their efforts to boost school spirit and gain recognition for the University through their achievements in school competitions. Specifically, the program aims to recruit outstanding incoming student-athletes to form part of the varsity team and to incentivize current outstanding UA&P student-athletes.
The UA&P Athletic Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students- athletes who excel in sports and academics. The chosen student may avail of partial (25%, 50%, 75%) to full (100%) discounts on tuition and other fees like non-tuition grants (stipend, board, and lodging allowance).
Note: The scholarship is for the academic year (two academic semesters) and may be renewed every year.
4. The Dr. Placido Mapa Scholarship Endowment Application
To honor his legacy, UA&P has established the Dr. Placido L. Mapa, Jr. Scholarship Endowment which aims to provide student grantees with 100% coverage of tuition and miscellaneous fees, a 10-month stipend of P8,000, internet allowance, a laptop, and an exclusive professional development coach from UA&P’s Board of Trustees. The scholarship grant is open to incoming 6YP & College Freshmen only.
To apply for a PLM grant, applicants must complete the application form, and the recommendation form to be filled out by their recommender. Additional requirements will be requested as the scholars are short-listed.
5. UNITAS Grant Application
The Unitas Grantees are scholars who are children of the hardworking employees of the said university who maintains good grades and exhibit the principles of the university.
Note: If you’re a Unitas Grant applicant, you are exempt from taking the Online Scholarship Qualifying Exam.
Programs of Study at the University of Asia and the Pacific
A. Undergraduate Programs
- BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS OFFERINGS
- Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Specialization in Creative Writing
- Bachelor of Arts in Health Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Media and Entertainment Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (formerly Child Development and Education)
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management with Specialization in Business Analytics
- Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management
- Bachelor of Science in Human Capital Development
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
- 5-YEAR PROGRAMS (BACHELOR’S + MASTER’S) OFFERINGS
- Master of Arts in Communication Major in Integrated Marketing Communication
- Master of Arts in Humanities
- Master of Arts in Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development
- Master of Science in Industrial Economics
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Arts in Media and Entertainment Management
- LEX HONORS (7-YEAR LAW PROGRAM)
B. Graduate Programs Offerings
- Master in Applied Business Analytics
- Master in Applied Business Economics
- Master of Arts in Education, major in Adolescent Development and Education
- Master of Arts in Education, major in Early Childhood Education (formerly Child Development and Education)
- Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Leadership
- Master of Arts in Education, major in Values Education
- Master of Science in Human Capital and Organization Development
- Master in Information Technology
- Juris Doctor (Law)
- Master of Science in Management – Evening Program
- Masters in Political Economy – Evening Program
- Strategic Business Economics Program (Certificate, Masters)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Economics Program (Ph.D. in Business Economics Program)
C. None-Degree Programs Offerings
- CORE Programs
- Advanced Supervision: Advancing the Human Side of Management
- Agribusiness Executives’ Program (AEP)
- Applied Sustainability Management in Asia Pacific (ASMAP)
- ASMAP Executive Course: Fundamentals and Business Case of Corporate Sustainability and Implications to Corporate Governance
- ASMAP Executive Course: Decarbonization Strategies – Learning and Profiting from the Practices of Global Companies
- ASMAP Executive Curse: The Ecosystem of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Certificate Course in Poetry Writing
- Certificate Course in Prose Writing
- CORE Competence: TELUS Webinar Series
- Essentials of Data Governance in Data-Driven Organizations
- Family Business Succession: How to Prepare the Family Business for the Next Generation
- Power CORE- Communication
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP)
- Training on Bonds
- Agribusiness Executives’ Program
- Applied Sustainability Management in Asia-Pacific
- Advanced Management Program
- Leadership Development Program
- School of Education and Human Development Short Programs
D. 6-Year Integrated University Program Offerings
- Master of Arts in Communication Major in Integrated Marketing Communication
- Master of Arts in Humanities
- Master of Arts in Media and Entertainment Management
- Master of Arts in Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development
- Master of Science in Industrial Economics
- Master of Science in Management
E. International Programs and Certifications Offerings
- International Baccalaureate
- Cambridge Curriculum
- Victorian Certificate of Education
- General Admissions Test (GAT)
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
F. Exchange Programs
G. International Pathways
1. UA&P X Macquarie University: Master in International Business or Master in Commerce
2. Master of International Business
3. Master of Commerce
Specializations:
1. Business, Management, and Organizations
2. Marketing
3. UA&P X Griffith University
4. UA&P X SCU: Aviation Management and Pilot License
5. Bachelor of Business in Aviation Management
6. Pilot Licenses
7. Commercial Pilot license (Instrument Rating + Multiple Engine Rating)
8. Recreational Pilot license
9. Private Pilot license
Video: Scholarship Admissions Webinar
Check out this one-hour video that would be very insightful and helpful, especially to those students who wish to apply to any of the above-mentioned UA&P Scholarship Programs. This video talks about the various scholarship programs offered at UA&P and also discusses the step-by-step procedures on how to register for any of the said scholarship programs. Furthermore, it also discusses some of the requirements, benefits, and other important details that an applicant must know before and after applying for the scholarship program he had chosen to apply for.
Hence, if you wish to get a glimpse of the application process for availing of a scholarship program at the University of Asia and the Pacific, this video could be a great source of that knowledge.
Additionally, if you wish to know more about the scholarship program mentioned above, you can visit their official website using this link: https://uap.asia or send an email to admissions@uap.asia.
Summary
Hence, this article covers important details about the different scholarships and programs being offered at the University of Asia and the Pacific. Also, if you wish to learn more about the scholarship program best suits your needs, you may visit their official website. Additionally, if you have some issues or concerns regarding this topic, you may visit https://dragon.uap.asia or dial (+632) 8637-0912 to 26.
We hope that you find this article helpful in deciding and choosing the best scholarship program that could help you finish your desired course or degree.